Key Identification Features
- The fruit is a rounded green capsule a few millimeters wide, with distinct visible bumps across its surface.
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🌿 Identification Guide
How to Identify Euphorbiaceae
Euphorbiaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 517 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Euphorbiaceae Species
Euphorbia neriifolia L.
Euphorbia neriifolia L.
Euphorbia neriifolia is a succulent tree native to India, with multiple document…
Acalypha arvensis Poepp.
Acalypha arvensis Poepp.
Voucher specimens of Acalypha arvensis Poepp. are from various South American co…
Euphorbia globosa (Haw.) Sims
Euphorbia globosa (Haw.) Sims
Euphorbia globosa, commonly globose euphorbia or spurge, is a Euphorbiaceae plan…
Falconeria insignis Royle
Falconeria insignis Royle
Falconeria is a monotypic Euphorbiaceae genus with one accepted species, F. insi…
Euphorbia heterophylla L.
Euphorbia heterophylla L.
Euphorbia heterophylla is a widespread weedy spurge that produces toxic milky la…
⚠️ Poisonous
Euphorbia nesemannii R.A.Dyer
Euphorbia nesemannii R.A.Dyer
Nesemann's euphorbia (Euphorbia nesemannii) is a Euphorbiaceae species native to…
Euphorbia spathulata Lam.
Euphorbia spathulata Lam.
Euphorbia spathulata Lam. is a small annual herb with distinct stem coloring, ti…
Euphorbia melanadenia Torr. & A.Gray
Euphorbia melanadenia Torr. & A.Gray
Euphorbia melanadenia, or red-gland spurge, is a North American perennial herb n…
Euphorbia humistrata Engelm. ex A.Gray
Euphorbia humistrata Engelm. ex A.Gray
Euphorbia humistrata is an annual spurge native to southern and midwestern Unite…
Mallotus philippensis (Lam.) Müll.Arg.
Mallotus philippensis (Lam.) Müll.Arg.
Mallotus philippensis is a bush or small-to-medium tree used for yellow dye and …
Mercurialis perennis L.
Mercurialis perennis L.
Mercurialis perennis L. (dog's mercury) is a highly poisonous plant with recorde…
⚠️ Poisonous
Euphorbia abramsiana L.C.Wheeler
Euphorbia abramsiana L.C.Wheeler
Euphorbia abramsiana, also called Abram's spurge or Abram's sandmat, is a Euphor…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Euphorbiaceae?
Euphorbiaceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. The fruit is a rounded green capsule a few millimeters wide, with distinct visible bumps across its surface. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Euphorbiaceae?
Euphorbiaceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. The family contains 517 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Euphorbiaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Euphorbiaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Euphorbiaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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